Cups to Tablespoons Converter

Cups to Tablespoons Converter

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Formula: multiply cups by 16 to get tablespoons

How to convert cups to tablespoons

To convert cups to tablespoons, multiply the number of cups by 16. There are exactly 16 tablespoons in every US cup. For example, 2 cups × 16 = 32 tablespoons.

Going the other way, divide tablespoons by 16 to get cups. So 8 tablespoons ÷ 16 = ½ cup.

1 US cup = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons = 8 fluid ounces = 236.588 ml. This conversion is essential when scaling recipes and when you need to measure larger quantities using a tablespoon.

Cups to tablespoons conversion table

Cups (US) Tablespoons Teaspoons
⅛ cup2 tbsp6 tsp
¼ cup4 tbsp12 tsp
⅓ cup5 tbsp + 1 tsp16 tsp
½ cup8 tbsp24 tsp
⅔ cup10 tbsp + 2 tsp32 tsp
¾ cup12 tbsp36 tsp
1 cup16 tbsp48 tsp
1½ cups24 tbsp72 tsp
2 cups32 tbsp96 tsp

Frequently asked questions

How many tablespoons are in a cup?
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup. 1 cup = 16 tbsp = 48 tsp = 8 fl oz = 236.59 ml.
How many tablespoons is ¼ cup?
¼ cup = 4 tablespoons = 12 teaspoons = 59.15 ml. This is one of the most commonly needed cooking conversions.
How many tablespoons is ½ cup?
½ cup = 8 tablespoons = 24 teaspoons = 118.29 ml.
How many tablespoons is ⅓ cup?
⅓ cup = 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon = approximately 78.86 ml. This is an awkward measurement which is why recipes often round to 5 tbsp.
How many cups is 8 tablespoons?
8 tablespoons = ½ cup = 24 teaspoons = 118.29 ml.